Question

Assertion (A): Jatropha plant Bio - fuel is less toxic as it does not emit harmful gases and also less expensive.
Reason (R): Indian Scientists made Neem Coated urea which released nitrogen gradualy and helps the plants to absorb maximum nitrogen.

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is false but R is true.
• D. Both A and R are false

Answer 1

The correct option is B Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

Bio – fuels:

• Some plants are also grown for the sake of bio - fuels. Plant fuel is less toxic as it does not emit harmful gases and also less expensive.

Example: Jatropha

Neem Oil coated Urea:

• Farmers in India used urea as a fertilizer to increase the agricultural productivity.
• Indian Scientists made Neem Coated urea which released nitrogen gradualy and helps the plants to absorb maximum nitrogen.
• It reduces the impact of urea on an environment.